observational
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In recent years, several observational studies have suggested that GLP-1 drugs may be associated with lower risks for certain cancers or improved outcomes among cancer survivors.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
However, researchers stress that observational studies alone cannot prove cause and effect.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
These studies were observational, which differs from research done on drugs to study intended effects.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Such observational research alone doesn’t prove that natural food colors harm health.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
His result, however, suggested that there would be no observational consequences that could be detected by the telescopes of the day.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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